I keep my house tidy, because then I can think clearly. I feel the same about myself. Presenting yourself well is a working-class thing - my dad was a printer, but he wore a tie most days. The ungroomed look belongs more to the middle classes.

I've always thought that actors wanted to be pop musicians and pop musicians wanted to be actors.

It's always an honour doing anything for your country.

In the '80s the band was 24/7. You were only as good as what you were producing at any given moment. Now my family is more important. I also think having the shock of your mum and dad dying humbles you slightly.

Don't give pain to others.

I love England. I don't really like places when they're too hot. It's my Celtic blood.

I've been through Hell with some of the members of my old band, and Hell is highly stressful.